disagree
verb
dis·agree
ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē 
disagreed; disagreeing; disagrees
1
: to fail to agree
the two accounts disagree
2
: to differ in opinion
he disagreed with me on every topic
3
: to cause discomfort or distress
fried foods disagree with me
Examples of disagree in a Sentence
I think that I should sell my car, but he disagrees.
the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed
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The jury disagreed, and Chandler was found guilty on all eight charges.
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 30 May 2025
In a December 8, 2023 decision, the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Sixth District, disagreed and reversed.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Court of International Trade judges disagreed, ruling that IEEPA was never designed to let the president use tariffs as leverage in trade negotiations.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
The commission disagrees, however, and has ordered the company to seek new permits.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 30 May 2025
In a December 8, 2023 decision, the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Sixth District, disagreed and reversed.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Court of International Trade judges disagreed, ruling that IEEPA was never designed to let the president use tariffs as leverage in trade negotiations.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
The commission disagrees, however, and has ordered the company to seek new permits.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for disagree
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disagree
verb
dis·agree
ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē
1
: to fail to agree
the two stories disagree
2
: to differ in opinion
disagree over the price
3
: to have an unpleasant effect
fried foods disagree with me
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